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How prison sentence will impact assemblyman’s term is unclear
This week, Skagway Assemblyman Dan Henry was sentenced to just over a year in federal prison. Henry was convicted of failing to file his income tax returns over a four-year period. How Henry’s prison sentence will impact his service on the borough assembly remains to...
Haines manager drafts workplace violence prevention policy
In light of a rejected plan to bolster security at the Haines Borough Administration Building, Borough Manager Bill Seward is proposing a gentler alternative. The Workplace Violence Program outlines a prevention strategy within the borough. But, before the policy...
Skagway leaders intend to restart lease discussions with White Pass
Skagway leaders are trying to move forward after a public vote last fall stymied an agreement that would have cleared the way for port renovations. Skagway residents rejected a tidelands lease extension between the municipality and White Pass and Yukon Route...
KHNS News – June 29, 2016
Haines Borough decides on Heath Scott for police chief after all; DOT tells borough to paint over Main Street salmon murals; After public hearing, Haines schoolboard sticks with non-retention of a kindergarten teach
Rep. Kito to visit Upper Lynn Canal
Upper Lynn Canal residents who want to check in with their state representative will have the opportunity to do so in-person in the next couple weeks. State Representative Sam Kito III will visit constituents in Klukwan and Haines next week and Skagway the week...
Skagway Assembly to discuss funding for water well and tank projects
Skagway’s Borough Manager is asking the assembly for direction about how to pay for construction of a new water well and tank. The municipality is applying for about $1.5 million in low-interest loans for the well and the water tank projects. Manager Scott Hahn says...
Monday, June 13, 2016
1041: A resident of Mathias Rd. reported a moose cow & 2 calves in her yard. Information logged. 1155: A stalking order was received from the court to be served on a Haines resident. 1441: An accidental 911 call was received from the SEARHC clinic. 1556: A...
Haines School budget leans on reserves to cover deficit
Haines Interim Superintendent Rich Carlson’s last regular school board meeting was Tuesday night. At the meeting, the board approved an FY ’17 budget that draws about $290,000 from reserves. Carlson took the reins of the Haines School District after an unexpected...
Friday, May 27, 2016
0050: A HBPD officer spoke with a female on Dalton St. with a horse in the area. The officer concluded there was no suspicious activity taking place and no further action was taken by HBPD. 0150: A HBPD officer spoke with intoxicated subjects on 2nd avenue and...
Inside the largest cruise ship to sail Alaska waters
The biggest cruise ship to sail Alaska waters made its first stop in Skagway this week. The Explorer of the Seas carries nearly 5,000 people. KHNS took a tour of the floating city. "Ladies and gentlemen, good morning everyone and welcome aboard the Explorer of the...